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      The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo

      1935 1h 10m Comedy List
      Reviews Russian royal Paul (Ronald Colman) has run off to France to escape political turmoil in his native country after World War I. There, he decides to collect money from his fellow expatriates and try his luck at a Monte Carlo casino, hoping to win big in order to benefit his fellow Russians. Surprisingly, Paul does just that; in fact, he's so successful that the casino's proprietors hire the lovely Helen (Joan Bennett) to lure the prince back into establishment to put his fortune on the line. Read More Read Less

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      Eduardo Guaitsel Cine-Mundial Sumptuous. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 19, 2020 Full Review Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine Plot motivation is attenuated, but the frothy mood is entertaining. Apr 22, 2020 Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo is a smooth and handsome picture, and while it won't give you any unforgettable experience it is fair entertainment. Sep 25, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Tom M Nobody plays the suave, genteel 'happy go lucky' character better than Colman in most of his movies. And this is one of his best. The only thing that will make him stray from his determined path is ... well ... a beautiful woman. Bennett provides the distraction and ...well ... you've got a great romantic comedy. Nigel Bruce at his best in support. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/09/20 Full Review Audience Member I only watched this film because I like Joan Bennett and was rather disappointed. The dull Ronald Colman plays the titular gambler and the film then sets out to make a story based upon the popular song, which seems like a bad idea. I wonder if this was the 1930s equivalent of basing a movie on a video game? Meh. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Russian royal Paul (Ronald Colman) has run off to France to escape political turmoil in his native country after World War I. There, he decides to collect money from his fellow expatriates and try his luck at a Monte Carlo casino, hoping to win big in order to benefit his fellow Russians. Surprisingly, Paul does just that; in fact, he's so successful that the casino's proprietors hire the lovely Helen (Joan Bennett) to lure the prince back into establishment to put his fortune on the line.
      Director
      Stephen Roberts
      Production Co
      20th Century Pictures
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 10m